Stonechat
wind blowing
stalks
moving
waving
dead
grey
winter day
summer over
little bird lands
stonechat
balance challenged
restless
wing flicking
constantly looking
nervous
wary
male
black head
white collar
black head
white collar
compact
flawless
beautiful
bird
nature
perfection
unchallenged
12 comments:
This so beautifully captures my own memory of winter hikes and birding along the shore of the Long Island in Connecticut. Thank you! (even if I've now got a little chill)
Mitch Block: This moment happened right by the sea.I am so glad you liked it.
I saw one as well today! Wow! Aren't they good. Compact is the right word. They are the most compact bird I know. I'll never see one again without thinking about how compact it is. I just love the way your poems hit the spot. Thank you.
Doris:So glad that the poem hit the spot for you. :)
This is perfect Cuby, it defines everything about a Stonechat.
Roy: Thank you. These little birds are such a delight so I am glad you think I have done it justice.
Lovely and atmospheric.
CherryPie:Thanks.
How vivid and how beautiful, Cuby.
Welshcakes: Thanks.
Love the economical use of words to capture this bird at this time of year. You've obviously observed it closely and appreciate it. Like your two uses of the word challenge. Well done.
Yvonne:I hear the words 'cut,cut,cut' when I am writing and this one is the result and I am glad that you liked this poem.
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